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A16 BFM

2000 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,758 mi
Last recorded112,758 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class70,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 BFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2015 112,758 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 102,497 miles

ESP light on

rear seats removed

Pass 26 Nov 2012 91,982 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 91,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

unable to open tailgate

Fail 1 Dec 2011 81,842 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 81,842 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 71,864 miles

drivers rear coil spring rubber mount split

front brake hoses starting to perish

front number plate starting to fade

rear seats removed

Pass 1 Dec 2009 62,310 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 56,942 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 56,942 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2007 51,164 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 44,313 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 44,072 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r and n/s/f tyre starting to split on inner walls

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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A16 BFM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 70,314 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 BFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A16 BFM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 October 2000.

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